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#BibaFever: B-B-Q: Who would the insurance industry invite to the perfect summer BBQ and what would they serve them?
As the embers start to go out at another British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference, the #BibaFever team sought the answer to the biggest BBQ question of them all.
Majority of brokers concerned about Ogden rate decision
More than 70% of brokers are concerned over the Ogden discount rate and the effect it could have on the number of people buying their policies, according to Covea’s latest broker survey.
This month in Post: Awards, acquisitions and a new Act
It's been a challenging month here in Taunton. A new bridge has gone up on the main road, amid the gazes of many excited onlookers, and - equally exciting - a new fence is being erected on one side of my garden.
Roundtable: ADAS and the next step to driverless cars
Autonomous vehicles, drones and cyber innovation have been hogging much of the discussions as to how insurers can prepare themselves for the technology of the future. What can easily be overlooked is the complex technology that already exists in the…
Covéa's James Reader on insurance's ‘two lengths of the pool’
Spending some time with sport psychologist Simon Hartley reminded James Reader, CEO of Covéa Insurance, it can be all too easy to lose focus on what we’re really here to do
Identity fraud: Trading faces
With almost 173,000 reported cases last year, identity fraud is an ever-increasing problem. Insurers are taking a proactive approach to fight this pernicious problem
This week in Post: highs, lows and running with the wolves
It has been a week of highs and lows in our household. My son went on his first Cub sleepover and earned the honour of becoming a Sixer. I, meanwhile, returned to the X-ray machine.
Interview: Adrian Furness, Covéa
Covéa’s Adrian Furness was recently appointed claims and operations director, having previously held the role of claims director. Post sat down with him to discuss his new appointment.
Here are the most successful insurers, brokers and adjusters in BIA history
To celebrate the 20th edition of the British Insurance Awards, three years ago, I sat down and went through all the previous events to find out who had been the most successful company in its history.
Post Power List 2017: James Reader
CEO, Covéa Insurance
Motor fraud: Reaching critical mass
Although the adoption of My Licence has been slow to date, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has predicted an increase in uptake to 50% this year. Will 2017 see the service reach critical mass?
Electronic trading: What is good form online?
The growth in online communications makes BT's strapline ‘It's good to talk' seem dated, but anyone who has had to lift a phone to unravel a burgeoning misunderstanding in an email can appreciate its spirit.
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
Covéa's Carol Geldard on why a child's perspective can be helpful
It’s slightly galling, but at the same time strangely satisfying, when your 11-year-old points out the glaringly obvious.
High-net-worth fraud: A real rarity?
Many believe fraud in the high-net-worth market is rare. Is this the case, or are insurers just remaining tight-lipped about the problem?
Blog: Connected cars are making roads safer
Beyond futuristic gadgets, connected cars feature technology that can help avoid collisions and detect other hazards.
Underwriting Service Awards 2016: Winners
The industry’s underwriting powerhouses gathered at the Post’s annual Underwriting Service Awards bash.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Insurers should use Action Fraud as a way of addressing fraudulent claims
Insurers can use fraud reporting platform Action Fraud in order to detect and measure fraudulent activity and eradicate it from the system.
Career development: Women in Finance Charter
Insurers have been rallying around the Women in Finance Charter as a way of pushing for more women in senior roles.
Further action needed on Medco
Medco was created to change the way medical reports were sourced in soft tissue injury claims, offering up randomised but accredited experts.
Career file: John Blundell joins Ecclesiatical as GI MD
Ecclesiastical has appointed John Blundell as managing director of its UK general insurance business, effective 1 September.
Roundtable: Autonomous driving systems need standards
Can insurers keep up with the pace of change powered by Advanced Driver Assistance Systems – especially when it comes to repairs? Post, in association with Autoglass, hosted an industry roundtable to find out
Fire claims are getting more costly for insurers
Despite a continuing reduction in the number of fires, the cost of blazes is actually increasing. What can be done to educate the public about the risks involved?
Ecclesiastical appoints former Sterling MD John Blundell as managing director of UK general
Ecclesiastical has appointed John Blundell as managing director of its UK general insurance business, effective from 1 September.